Antoine Griezmann ‘100%’ certain to join Barcelona this summer

As per a report from Albert Roge of Spanish outlet Sport this evening, an agreement between Atletico Madrid and Barcelona which will see Antoine Griezmann move to the Camp Nou this summer has already been reached.

Saga

Manchester United’s chase of French forward Griezmann was one of the talking points of the early weeks of last summer’s transfer window, with Jose Mourinho having identified the 26-year-old as an ideal addition to his attacking ranks at Old Trafford.

However, any potential move was put on hold when Griezmann himself confirmed that he would not leave Atletico in the midst of their transfer ban, with the Red Devils having since opted to bring in Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Sanchez instead as a result.

Jose Mourinho recently confirmed that United will not be targeting attacking reinforcements this summer, with the Manchester giants set to focus their attentions on midfield and defensive additions.

Release clause

This has led to mounting reports that Barcelona are now viewed as the clear leading contenders for Griezmann’s signature, with the Blaugrana having long been touted as a potential destination for the French international.

Griezmann’s 200 million Euro Atletico release clause is reportedly set to drop to 100 million Euro at the end of this season, making a potential deal for any and all suitors markedly more realistic.

Done deal?

And, as per the aforementioned report from Albert Roge this evening, a deal which will see Griezmann head to the Camp Nou in the summer has in fact already been agreed:

‘It is closed, yes, although obviously neither of the two parties will confirm it. At Sport we have already been informed of the private agreement that exists between both and Griezmann will be Barca’s in the summer 100%.’

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Antoine Griezmann ‘100%’ certain to join Barcelona this summer was last modified: February 26th, 2018 by musbizu